M5.40 Earthquake – 52 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea
2 September 2026, 20:04 UTC · 21 hours ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.40 earthquake struck 52 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea on 2 September 2026, 20:04 UTC, at a depth of 69.9 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.40 (mww)
- Location
- 52 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea
- Date & time
- 2 September 2026, 20:04 UTC
- Coordinates
- -7.1178, 146.1740
- Depth
- 69.92 km
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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